Channel 4 Aardman Idents - The Ident Review

Episode 92
This time on THE IDENT REVIEW, we're heading back to the year 1996, and just before Channel 4 was due for its first major rebrand, there was time for one last collaboration. They teamed up with Aardman, an award-winning animation studio who were responsible for such loved classics like the Wallace and Gromit series! They were tasked with creating numerous short sequences for Channel 4, so we're going to see exactly what they gave them!
Channel 4 was launched in late 1982 as the fourth main terrestrial channel in the UK. Dedicated to showcasing programmes that were an alternative, or different to the more conventional shows shown in the UK at the time. This also extended to their appearance and identity, with their iconic 4 logo standing the test of time, still being used in some form even today!
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[@AdamMartyn]

If you enjoyed, please give the video a like and subscribe to the channel for more Ident Review episodes! 😁

[@edcola6671]

I refer to these as the ‘Personality Fours’ because of the similarities to the Personality Twos.

[@AdamMartyn]

They do have their similarities indeed!

[@ManF3]

...now _that's_ what I call it an enjoyable Ident Review you did, Martyn! Also, 2:12 contains flashing images, so guys, if you have epilepsy, please look away.

[@AdamMartyn]

Thanks pal! And thank you for the warning!

[@sophie_drachen]

Weren’t they the same ones who animated the dancing chickens in Peter Gabriel’s “Sledgehammer” video?

[@titanictotired]

There really is nothing like sitting back, and clicking on some ident review.

[@AdamMartyn]

I really click with this vibe 👌

[@rogerdarthwell5393]

Thank you Adam! I waited years for this episode!

[@AdamMartyn]

Bless you Roger! Hope it was worth the wait!

[@rogerdarthwell5393]

@@AdamMartyn It was indeed worth the wait!

[@paramilksmemeandlogodump1909]

another good video from adam :) the idents are great and a another good job for aardman and this won't be the last time that aardman made idents

[@actiongamingvlogs9226]

Ooh, I was wonder when/if you were going to take a look at these forgotten works of Aardman art.

[@garali1973]

I have a theory that the 4 models were made out of wood and they had to make an individual model for one another which explains why they don't look Clayish and the technique reminds me a lot of George Pals puppetoons

[@garymation7426]

I worked on these animations. I have one of the 4s in my living room right now and checked. It’s made of four layers of wood laminated together. The ones that distort were made of thinner wood.

[@accountdeleted2426]

@@garymation7426 can you make a video showing it

[@Chloe4656.]

I really enjoy this videos cause they bring back memories.

[@paramilksmemeandlogodump1909]

another great video from adam martyn :)

[@AdamMartyn]

Thanks pal! 😁

[@GruIsBaldandBlueySucks69]

Aardman Idents? From Channel 4? From 1996!

[@diaquallo]

I know I missed it, but I love aardman animations like this!

[@alexmccune2162]

I did manage to track down footage of the Christmas 1984 ident of Channel 4 and posted it on the server

[@jonnygulmatico9472]

The way they animate makes me think they used George Pal's technique.

[@cataclysmic_eas]

WOOO! Ident review is back!

[@AdamMartyn]

Hooray! It never truly left! 😁🥳

[@cataclysmic_eas]

@@AdamMartyn thank god it didnt XD

[@princewellidk]

@@AdamMartyn Do Channel 5 Idents 2009

[@TheDerpyBoi]

Can you please do the CNTOO idents from 2012? You know, the ones with the paper stop motion with all the characters?

[@nuggiewuggiemusic]

Aardman, the home of Wallace And Gromit (who almost got Americanized, im a Canadian who loves uk tv) and Shaun The Baa-i mean sheep.

[@AdamMartyn]

Some brilliant franchises they have under their belt!

[@compactdiskette]

Where did you find these idents in high quality?

[@ben_fpyt]

like the new intro music 👌

[@jacharv]

Another episode! Awesome! :)

[@AdamMartyn]

Can't believe how close we're getting to 100!

[@jacharv]

I'm very happy this series is nearly reaching 100 episodes.

[@JayGeeBee07]

Well, Fancy Seeing You Here :D

[@jacharv]

Yep.

[@chestnutbloke305]

Mmmm... Cracking video, Adam!
Did you check out the link I sent you about a new BBC logo? I'd like to hear your thoughts.

[@AdamMartyn]

Thanks pal! I saw the link yes, I may cover the change in a future video!

[@chestnutbloke305]

@@AdamMartyn If you do, I can't wait to see it!

[@alexmacleod3728]

This Should've been the Rebrand instead of the Circle idents

[@pablobratcat]

Leaves is scary, Arrows is brilliant

[@CringePoop]

the snails remind me more of maggots than snails

[@WRCSeb]

Aardman absolutely fantastic

[@thentertaineronyoutube]

What's 4x5?
t w e n t y o n e

[@RebeccaPhythian]

Love group 3, hated the snails 😂😂😂 Gotta love Aardman though 👌🏻

[@jbtv7955]

Cool video

[@AdamMartyn]

Thanks pal!

[@jbtv7955]

@@AdamMartyn No problem I’m just watching my favourite Classic Comdey

[@matthewpayton]

Great I dents

[@oriettasauna1436]

5:29

[@oriettasauna1436]

8:38

[@WRCSeb]

😃